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Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs

My Energi

According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 34,034 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 16,604 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were registered in June 2024, increasing 7.4% 1] In comparison to diesel sales, which are down 12% compared to 2023, and petrol sales, which plummeted 7.8% Well, we think so.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. Well, an MG ZS electric hatchback would cost £26,000 to purchase outright, compared to £18,000 for the equivalent petrol alternative. 4] Is the additional £3.71

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Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?

My Energi

After all, while public charging costs may indeed be rising, it’s still far more cost effective to charge an EV in general than it is to fuel a petrol or diesel car or van at that pump. Elsewhere, battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations commanded a market share of 17.6%, rising 6.2% Are EV fleet sales really struggling?

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. liter EcoBoost petrol engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). million (US$5.9-million)

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

Baua Electric

05 September 2024 Provisional tariffs on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) built in China and imported into the EU came into effect in July. Meanwhile, petrol deliveries dropped 36.5% and diesel by 42.6%. The petrol share sat at 31.6% Diesel was the lowest of the major powertrains with a 6.8% market share.

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

Baua Electric

05 September 2024 Provisional tariffs on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) built in China and imported into the EU came into effect in July. Meanwhile, petrol deliveries dropped 36.5% and diesel by 42.6%. The petrol share sat at 31.6% Diesel was the lowest of the major powertrains with a 6.8% market share.

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UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV) reached the road in the UK in January 2024, while the new car market grew 8.2% for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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